Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Messika appoints new chief brand officer
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French luxury jewellery brand Messika has named communications veteran Edouard Schneider as its chief brand officer, effective immediately, as the brand looks to expand its international footprint. Schneider joins Messika from Acne Studios, where he has served as global communication director and head of the brand’s French division. Prior to...
Casetify expands into travel with customisable luggage
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Casetify, known for its smartphone accessories, has expanded into travel with a fully customisable, made-to-order premium luggage line available in North America and South Korea. In a statement, Casetify said the expansion marks a “natural evolution for the brand,” leveraging its proven expertise in impact protection for travel gear while...
Millennials outshop Gen Z on social media
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New data from the Retail Technology Show (RTS) shows that Millennials now outshop Gen Z on social media, becoming the fastest-growing demographic for social media purchases. Despite Gen Z often being stereotyped as the TikTok generation, Millennials now outshop their younger consumer counterparts across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, according...
Sephora Canada becomes founding partner of new Toronto WNBA franchise
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Beauty retail brand Sephora Canada has been named as a founding partner for Canada’s first Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the Toronto Tempo, which will join the league in 2026. As part of the multi-year partnership with the Toronto Tempo, Sephora Canada will have its logo adorned on the basketball players' jerseys, as well...
Target doubling down on commitment to wellness
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American retailer Target is kickstarting 2025 with an expansion to its wellness category, adding more than 2,000 new items, including more than 600 exclusives. In a statement, Target said the expansion across multiple categories, including beauty, hair health, wellness technology, and apparel, was part of the retailer’s strategy to take an...
Assouline names new president
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Book publisher Assouline, known for its designer coffee table books on fashion and art, has named Alexandre Assouline as its new president. In a statement on LinkedIn, Assouline said that Alexandre, who was most recently chief of operations, brand and strategy, had been “a driving force” in modernising the brand by expanding its global reach and...
Chinese conglomerate Youngor Group acquires Bonpoint
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Private investment firm EPI has confirmed the sale of French luxury children’s brand Bonpoint to Chinese Conglomerate Youngor Group for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, EPI, which has owned Bonpoint for more than 17 years, said the sale would enable Bonpoint “to embark on a new phase of growth,” accelerating its strong growth momentum...
Putman Investments acquires clothing retailer Northern Reflections
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Putman Investments, the owner of Toys “R” Us Canada and HMV in the UK, has acquired Canadian women’s clothing retailer Northern Reflections Limited for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition comes as Northern Reflections celebrates its 40th anniversary and includes all 134 stores across nine provinces in Canada and a growing e-commerce presence....
In pictures: Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up in London
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French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has opened a pop-up store in London to mark the 20th Anniversary of its collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Located at 39 Brewer Street, Soho, the Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up until February 9 will feature a re-edition of the collection with more than 200 pieces. Curated over two...
Anya Hindmarch opens The Village Bike store
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Anya Hindmarch’s first concept store of 2025 is a “love letter to the joy of cycling,” complete with the British designer’s own cycling collection. The Village Bike, located at 11 Pont Street, London, will be open until February 5 and has been inspired by 1970s retro biking, from classic colourful jerseys to colourblock cycling caps and bold...